scent of his no doubt expensive aftershave. “It’s been a while.”
Nodding, I lean back and look up into his dark brown eyes. “Yeah, I’ve been busy. I’m sorry.”
“No problem. Allow me to escort you to our English class?” He pulls away and holds out his hand. I quickly glance at Hayley and decide to leave her and Riley where they are, which is still sucking face against the wall.
After taking Garrett’s hand, we walk to our next lesson, smiling and chatting like old friends rather than new ones.
“Sit with me?” He whispers, leading me past my normal table to his usual at the back. Hayley doesn’t seem to mind getting stuck with Riley when she finally makes it. This I’m grateful for. Garrett is smart; maybe he’ll let me copy his work.
Isaac
New neighbours are currently moving in. I should offer them a hand, but I have too much to do. The school wants to set up a Halloween party for the year elevens and lower and unfortunately Katherine volunteered my services without asking. I know it’s a ploy to get us both more time together, especially now that I’ve told her I’m busy for the next week at lunch time so that I can help students with their work. It’s kind of a lie, because I’m only aiding one student in particular.
Speaking of said student, I think I’ve figured out who the father is to this unborn invader that she’s carrying. I saw her and that male student walking hand in hand towards their next lesson. One can only hope that if he knows about her predicament, he’ll stand by her no matter what she decides. There are too many young mothers struggling with kids their partners abandoned.
If that was me, as much as I’d hate the situation of being tied to one woman for eternity, I wouldn’t be able to abandon my child. It’s wrong. If it’s a part of me, then it’s my responsibility.
The sound of a text coming to my phone startles me from my thoughts. It’s from Katherine, the tenacious colleague of mine.
Katherine : When can we get together to start preparations for the party?
Isaac : We’ll talk tomorrow. I’m helping my new neighbours move in.
The lies just keep pouring out. What on earth is wrong with me?
I need to get laid.
If only I had actual friends in town that I could go out and share a drink with. I just remembered how much I hate it here and the need to escape again is almost overwhelming.
Maybe dating Katherine wouldn’t be such a bad thing. Perhaps I’ll enjoy myself and if we do part, we’ll be forced to part amicably for the sake of having to work together.
I’ll think about it. I have too much to do to put it under proper consideration at this point in time.
Stuart hands me a coffee, looking as tired as I feel. I thank him and take a seat at the table by the window. My eyes scan the carpark outside, where students linger by their cars waiting for their friends to arrive.
“The kids kept us up all night last night. All fucking night,” Stuart grumbles, rubbing his eyes once more. “Sure I love them, but bloody hell they can be hard work.”
“Rather you than me.” My hands grip my coffee and my body relaxes into the padded chair. “Is it worth it, though? It must be, seeing as people always seem to have kids eventually, despite the horror stories.”
He nods, his lips twitching with a smile. “Of course it is. I can’t imagine life without them anymore.”
“That’s a good thing?”
He laughs, but it quickly turns into a yawn. “I’d never wish them away.” We sit in silence for a moment. I try to imagine having his life and no doubt he’s imagining having mine. “I know we haven’t really spoken since we got back, but I’d just like you to know how sorry we all are to hear about Judith.” My hands tighten on my cup at the sound of my mother’s name. “If there’s anything I can do, please let me know. Judith is an amazing woman and she’s been there for a lot of us over the years.”
“I
Nodding, I lean back and look up into his dark brown eyes. “Yeah, I’ve been busy. I’m sorry.”
“No problem. Allow me to escort you to our English class?” He pulls away and holds out his hand. I quickly glance at Hayley and decide to leave her and Riley where they are, which is still sucking face against the wall.
After taking Garrett’s hand, we walk to our next lesson, smiling and chatting like old friends rather than new ones.
“Sit with me?” He whispers, leading me past my normal table to his usual at the back. Hayley doesn’t seem to mind getting stuck with Riley when she finally makes it. This I’m grateful for. Garrett is smart; maybe he’ll let me copy his work.
Isaac
New neighbours are currently moving in. I should offer them a hand, but I have too much to do. The school wants to set up a Halloween party for the year elevens and lower and unfortunately Katherine volunteered my services without asking. I know it’s a ploy to get us both more time together, especially now that I’ve told her I’m busy for the next week at lunch time so that I can help students with their work. It’s kind of a lie, because I’m only aiding one student in particular.
Speaking of said student, I think I’ve figured out who the father is to this unborn invader that she’s carrying. I saw her and that male student walking hand in hand towards their next lesson. One can only hope that if he knows about her predicament, he’ll stand by her no matter what she decides. There are too many young mothers struggling with kids their partners abandoned.
If that was me, as much as I’d hate the situation of being tied to one woman for eternity, I wouldn’t be able to abandon my child. It’s wrong. If it’s a part of me, then it’s my responsibility.
The sound of a text coming to my phone startles me from my thoughts. It’s from Katherine, the tenacious colleague of mine.
Katherine : When can we get together to start preparations for the party?
Isaac : We’ll talk tomorrow. I’m helping my new neighbours move in.
The lies just keep pouring out. What on earth is wrong with me?
I need to get laid.
If only I had actual friends in town that I could go out and share a drink with. I just remembered how much I hate it here and the need to escape again is almost overwhelming.
Maybe dating Katherine wouldn’t be such a bad thing. Perhaps I’ll enjoy myself and if we do part, we’ll be forced to part amicably for the sake of having to work together.
I’ll think about it. I have too much to do to put it under proper consideration at this point in time.
Stuart hands me a coffee, looking as tired as I feel. I thank him and take a seat at the table by the window. My eyes scan the carpark outside, where students linger by their cars waiting for their friends to arrive.
“The kids kept us up all night last night. All fucking night,” Stuart grumbles, rubbing his eyes once more. “Sure I love them, but bloody hell they can be hard work.”
“Rather you than me.” My hands grip my coffee and my body relaxes into the padded chair. “Is it worth it, though? It must be, seeing as people always seem to have kids eventually, despite the horror stories.”
He nods, his lips twitching with a smile. “Of course it is. I can’t imagine life without them anymore.”
“That’s a good thing?”
He laughs, but it quickly turns into a yawn. “I’d never wish them away.” We sit in silence for a moment. I try to imagine having his life and no doubt he’s imagining having mine. “I know we haven’t really spoken since we got back, but I’d just like you to know how sorry we all are to hear about Judith.” My hands tighten on my cup at the sound of my mother’s name. “If there’s anything I can do, please let me know. Judith is an amazing woman and she’s been there for a lot of us over the years.”
“I
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